Prélude Grand Cru Cuvée is composed of Chardonnay (50%) and Pinot Noir (50%) that Taittinger has selected exclusively from the top Grand Cru vineyards classified as "100%" in the Champagne system. Produced only using first press wines, this rare blend offers the finesse and structure that a great wine needs if it to be laid down for any length of time. On the palate, this wine strikes the perfect balance of the mineraly Chardonnay and the strongly expressive Pinot Noir. Aged for more than five years in the cellar, the Prélude cuvée is unique for its remarkable youth and great wealth of flavors. Wine Enthusiast Magazine scored this luscious Champagne 94 points saying "This is a remarkable Champagne, made from different Grand Cru parcels of Taittinger's own estate and aged for several years in bottle before release. The result is a rich, toasty, impressive wine, rounded, still fruity but no longer just fresh. It's a wine to savor and will certainly go well with food. Drink now, or keep at least until 2020."